This category is all about general information about Norway, both for those of you who are curious about the country, as well as those of you who plan to visit at one point. You will learn a lot about Norway and how things work in Norway in this category.
Visiting Kirkenes is a very special experience, with this rather small town being closer to the Russian border than any neighboring city. It’s in a remote place far north in Norway, and the easiest method of getting to Kirkenes is by flying an airplane to Kirkenes airport Høybuktmoen. But the problem is that Høybuktmoen is … Read more
There are certain situations when fishing in Norway where you want to pay for the national fishing fee. This is a small (just under 300 NOK / $30 USD) fee that all fishermen must pay if they want to fish river salmon in Norway, and the money from this fee is used for wildlife management … Read more
Trolltunga is one of the most incredible natural sights in all of Norway, and it attracts over 80,000 visitors every single year. This rock formation is pretty unique with the rock sticking out over the mountainside, but is Trolltunga safe to visit? Visiting Trolltunga is pretty safe, but there are some tourists who have fallen … Read more
The average cost of giving birth in the United States is around $30,000, but this sum is actually completely different in Norway. You might have heard of the cheap public health system in Norway, which actually includes childbirth. So, what’s the expected cost of giving birth in a hospital in Norway? The cost of giving … Read more
Norway is known for being very expensive, and in addition to the general expensiveness of the country, all alcohol is highly taxed. This has lead to some of the highest costs of beer in the entire world, so exactly how much should you expect to pay for a beer in Norway in 2022? You should … Read more
Kjeragbolten is a characteristic rock wedged between two mountainsides, overhanging the majestic Lysefjorden. It’s definitely one of the most popular places to get a photo in the area, but how safe is it really to climb out onto Kjergabolten for a photo op? There has never been a single fatality or even accident at Kjeragbolten … Read more
The general healthcare system in Norway is very good with very low fees for the end user. Even being admitted for a big surgery at a hospital is completely free in Norway, but despite this, I still recommend travel insurance to tourists who visit Norway. So why do you need travel insurance when visiting Norway … Read more
There are many people that are wondering about the Norwegian wildlife, and a question I often get is if there are penguins in Norway or not. So, let’s take a look at the state of penguins in Norway! There are no wild penguins in Norway, and they have never been here naturally. However, there was … Read more
Trollstigen (The troll path) is a very popular tourist attraction in Rauma in Møre og Romsdal. This road is likely the most famous Norwegian road, and tourists are not only coming to take photos of it, but also to drive up and down the zigzagging road. Despite being a popular tourist attraction, the road is … Read more
When you are reading up on the arctic island owned by Norway, you often see the words Svalbard and Spitsbergen used interchangeably. Some stick to only one way of writing it, while others tend to mix it up a little. So, should you use Svalbard or Spitsbergen when talking about this island archipelago? The best … Read more